The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-27
Notes of the Stage.

A new comic opera. 'Mynherr Jan, has scored
success in London.
It reported that Marcus Mayer is shortly to
marry Miss Fortescue.
new burlesque called "Adonis II" is in prep
aration for Henry E. Dixey
Jessie Bartlett Davis. of the National Opera
Company, is i'll and temporarily retired from
work.
Tho Madison-square Theater success, "Saints
| ducton in this city.
| Charles Frohman says he has a new PLAY he
intends producing next season which will startle
| the dramatic world.
| Nine Geistingsr will shortly return from
| Germany to begin season at the Thalia Theater,
/ New York, April 49,
| Lolita has finally decided to put OF another
| new play this season. David Belasco and Clay
| Greene are writing it.
| report is current that W. ". Kelly is. and
| has been for over year. the husband of his
! star Grace Hawthorne.
Louise Dillon has been engaged for the Ly-
ceum Theater, New York, for next year. She
will play ali summer in San Francisco
1t is reported that Manager Gilmore and the
Kirafrys have formed $40. 900 pool for the pro-
duction of new spectacles next season.
Mrs Langtry has added Tom Taylors drama
called Clancarty" to her repertoire, and is act
ing the Lady Elizabeth with Mr.. Coghlan az
Donagh Mccarthy.
Among the standard attractions that will ap-
pear here next month are James O Neill, Robson
| and Crane. Duff Opera Company, Saints and
Sinners" aud Modjeska.
Miss Josie Sisson. of the ssLittle Nugget
| company. which plays at the Museum this week
is one of the brightest and cleverest soubrettes
on the stage She can sing like bird.
Edwin Booths only appearance in this city
this season, will be the evening Of May 5, when
| he will present Hamlet" The advance sale OF
| seats will begin month in advance, and of this
| and other particulars due announcement will be
| given.
Digby Bell, the comedian, dragged little
news girl from before the wheels of big wagon,
in Philadelphia. the other day The horse had
knocked her down, and il was at the peril of his
| own life that he saved the child MIR. Bells only
comment was that he'd like to thrash the driver
of the wagon
| The Duff Opera Company one of the most
! pretentous, we'll as meritorious, organizations
! playing comic opera comes to the Grand March
z s and 9, with cast Of principals that bears
! strength on its face. In Lillian Russell, Yer
| mona Jarbeau Madaine Lucette. Zelda Seeuin
Sig. Campobello, Charles w. DUNCAN. II. S.
Hillard and J. Fl. Ryley, Manager Duff presents
| a galaxy of stars that deserve all the favorite
mention they receive. "a Trip to Africa a.
opera by Franz Won Suppe; "Gasparone," by the
Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Iolanthe," will form the
company repertoire for the engagement
The famous comedians, Robson and Crane
| will appear at the Grand. for three nights and
matinee, beginning Monday, March IA. On thai
evening and at the Wednesday matinee they
will appear in Shakspeare's comedy, merry
Wives of Windsor" with Mr.. Crane as Sir Johr
Falstafi and Mr.. Robson as DR.. Caius. On Tues
day evening they will present .'She Stops t.
Conquer" with Mr. Robson as Tony Lumpkir
and Mr.. Crane as Hardcastle and at the con
GLIDING performance, on Wednesday night they
will give their gorgeous production of COMEDY
of Errors" which will be presented in all it.
original spendor. with magnificent scenic effects
beautiful costumes, and an imposing ensemble